Jeoffrey

An okay series with Lara Croft, but nothing that really grabbed me or sparked any strong emotions. To be fair, I’m not a huge expert on Lara Croft or the Tomb Raider games. I played a few of the older ones when I was younger, and they were fun, but nothing I felt the need to finish. Same goes for the newer trilogy—I played a bit at a friend’s place, enjoyed it, but didn’t feel hooked. And the live-action films? They were decent, though the main thing I remember is how sexy Angelina Jolie was as Lara. So, I’m coming at this as someone who knows the basics: Lara’s adventures are about parkour, puzzles, tombs, temples, ancient treasures, a bow, and her iconic dual pistols. And yeah, all that’s here. But whether it was the slow pacing or the simple story, I just kind of coasted through it. Something tells me in a year or two, I won’t have much to say about this series, or even remember this version of Lara all that well. The other issue is that the series feels like a continuation of something—maybe a game or a movie (which I barely remember either). It left me feeling a bit out of the loop. The struggles Lara faced didn’t really resonate with me. The story itself was solid, with plenty of myths, treasures, chase scenes, and a decent villain—plus that fun bit of "pseudo-history" in the style of Indiana Jones. But at no point did I actually fear for Lara’s safety, especially when she’s wielding a knife that defies physics and can stab into stone. The animation didn’t fully win me over either. It’s a mix of Japanese anime and traditional American style, like Kim Possible, but with a modern twist. While it’s not bad to look at, there’s room for improvement. Some scenes, like Lara sliding down a cliff, felt off, and the fight scenes weren’t always fluid, with some odd cuts here and there. Overall, I’d give the visuals—and the series—a 6/10. It’s decent, but definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Lara Croft.

Not much has changed since the first season—still super short and often a bit too random. But as a warm-up for the upcoming second season of the main Hanako-kun series, it does the job. I smiled here and there, I wasn't bored—overall, it was okay. 6/10

Visually, this video is fantastic—gorgeous animation in the style of Arcane, and it’s definitely a treat to watch. Musically, though, this Linkin Park track feels a bit... underwhelming. Just doesn’t quite hit the way I hoped... 7/10.